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Portfolio
Kelly Galway | ITDS 2054 | Spring 2021 | Whitney + Tural
TABLE 01 La Decadence 02 The Reef 03 Artist’s Atelier 04 Sketch
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CONTENTS
Hotel + casino
Soup kitchen
Loft + studio
Development
01
LA DECADENCE Hotel + casino The goal of La Decadence was to work in teams of two to three student designers to design the hotel lobby and exclusive luxury suite for a new hotel in Las Vegas. Our design was to be informed by our client’s personality, which was equal parts Elsie de Wolfe, Ai Weiwei, Ella Fitzgerald, and Matsuo Basho. This design resembles the personalities of the client in terms of an earthquake, as each artist created shockwaves that forever altered the grounds of their respective fields. The curvilinear form and movement of the space lends itself to the rhythm within an earthquake’s creation, while the jagged, broken forms allude to the after effects of the natural disaster. This aftershock is equally a representation of the lasting impression each artist continues to have on their art forms in society today. My role in this charrette included conceptual development, spacial planning, material selection, and rendering finishes and materials in the elevations and axonometrics in Photoshop. In collaboration with Dani Michalopoulos and Emma Muray
luxury suite axonometric
The left set of materials were selected based on different properties of an earthquake. The terrazzo represents shattered earth, the kintsugi tiles allude to fault lines, while the three-dimensional wall panel undulates like a seismograph recording.
This side shows our primary color palette and the images that inspired our descisions. We wanted to pull our colors from the Nevada landscape, specifically from Lake Tahoe, Valley of Fire state park, and the city in which the design is located -- Las Vegas.
Lobby In this team charrette, we explored how to render elevations and axonometric views of our design using SketchUp and Photoshop.
elevator elevation
front desk elevation
The intervention leading into the lobby, as seen in the axonometric view, mimics the undulations of a seismograph recording, introducing the user of the space to the idea that they’re experiencing an earthquke as they walk though it. Upon exiting the intervention, the lobby design explores the shattering and brokenness that occurs after an earthquake. The broken wall panels, as seen in the two elevations, go a step further in their symbolism, their width pattern organized in a 5-7-5 ratio which alludes to Matsuo Basho’s poetry.
lobby axonometric
luxury suite kitchenette elevation
living room elevation
In an effort to make the luxury suite less stimulating, we used a combination of cool and warm muted colors, and focued more on the rhythm and ripple effect of an earthquake, juxtaposing the jagged forms in the lobby. Three-dimensional wall panels line the living area and bedroom walls, adding visual interest to the space without the need for wall art which could be easily knocked off by guests. Additionally, the kitchen appliances and bedroom furnibedroom elevation
ture are built into the space, both giving the design a sense of continuity and facillitating in maintanence and cleaning.
02
THE REEF
Soup kitchen The goal of this project was to respond to exsisting meal service environments serving food challenged communities and develop forward thinking and uplifting design for those environments that addresses the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the customers. The design of the kitchen and food service program itself was delegated to specialized professionals, so we were responsible for designing the front of the house areas including the entry, dining areas, restrooms, and a mezzanine. The faces of food insecurity are extremely diverse and we aimed to address this diversity by designing a variety of different dining experiences, gender inclusive restrooms, and ADA compliancy throughout the space.
intimate dining perspective
We began the project in teams of two to reasearch food insecurity in the U.S. and compile our findings into an infographic.
Racial Diversity
Using the information we gathered, the next step was choosing a location in the U.S. that we thought would benefit from a soup kitchen.
The site chosen for this project is located in Old West Tampa, a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida known for its tight-knit community, diversity, and high number of low-income, food insecure familes and individuals.
In collaboration with Anna Johnson
Household Income Brackets
CONCEPT
Symbiosis Symbiosis is the interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. Within a coral reef, many forms of these relationships occur, like sea anemone and clown fish, for example. The design draws from the vibrant colors and organic forms of a reef, encouraging users throughout the space to participate in these mutually beneficial relationships with their neighbors, despite the diversity of ethnicities and culture.
The space is divided into five parts, each one alluding to the different classes of animals found in a coral reef. While each space offers a unique experience, they’re still connected by generic reef motifs implemented throughout the design. This organization highlights the idea that while our diversity may at times be a source of division, it has also allowed for an exchange of new ideas and experiences that enrich the lives of all those involved.
materials The chosen materials for the soup kitchen were inspired by a variety of textures and patterns found in a coral reef such as the flutting texture of a shell, glossy fish scales, velvety waves, and crushed shells.
exploded axonometric
Floor Plans 01 Main Entrance 02 Welcome Desk + Waiting Area 03 Large Group Dining 04 Intimate Dining 05 ADA Gender-Inclusive Restroom 06 Emergency Egress 07 Kitchen Access 08 Paper Resources o9 Meeting Room 10 Computer Access
Coral reef installation by Portuguese textile artist Vanessa Barragão.
welcome desk perspective
Panton S-Chair
Pelican Chair
mezzanine perspective
03 ARTIST’S ATELIER Loft + studio
The goal of this project was to design the atelier, small exhibit, and living quarters of an artist in the field of visual arts. We were given the task of creating a client biography and deciding their respective field. Instead of being provided with an exsisting structure or floor plan, we were tasked with designing the entire structure of the atelier using five 12’ cubes. As we designed the space, we were asked to consider the following constructs: modularity, versatility, modifiability, convertability, and scalability.
04
SKETCH
Development
Throughout the semester we were given weekly sketching assignments that introduced new techniques and methods for presenting our ideas, while aiding in the development of our personal handwriting. Shown are three highlights from the spring semester.
week 9: paper bags
week 10: Giacometti
week 11: fabric
Thank you Please feel free to contact me with any questions, inquiries, or feedback. kgalway@vt.edu
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